Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
Good morning, Conway.
🚨 Crime
Police continue to search for two additional suspects in the Conway park shooting.
Arkansas State Police arrested Michael Charles Evans (35, Houston) on Saturday, April 26 after he fired his gun at a driver on Interstate 40 in Lonoke County; the victim was not hurt, two semi-automatic pistols were recovered from his black Cadillac, a juvenile was in the car, and Evans faces charges including terroristic act and aggravated assault.
🏥 Health
The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed a fourth pediatric measles case in the state.
The FDA is set to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes linked to hyperactivity in children and Arkansas moms on Facebook have praised the decision—many noting improvements in behavior when switching to dye-free options.
The agency will remove six dyes by the end of next year and require companies to pull red dye no. 3 ahead of schedule.
🎉 Conway Events
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Toad Suck Daze Festival
May 2-4 — Conway Downtown Partnership — Free admission — A family-friendly festival featuring local and national entertainment in the heart of Conway.
Children's Concert: The Three Pigs & The Wolf
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience a family-friendly, interactive concert featuring a new telling of 'The 3 Pigs and The Wolf' with original music.
Kanton Teen & The Penny Pickers Live
8 PM – 2 AM — Maly’s Entertainment Center — $10 at the door — Enjoy an energetic evening with live music in Conway, AR.
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